Investment in TiO2 Manufacturing Joint Venture - Additional Information (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Investment In Joint Venture [Line Items]  
Equity earnings of LPC $ 0
Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P.  
Investment In Joint Venture [Line Items]  
Equity interest in LPC 50.00%
Tioxide.  
Investment In Joint Venture [Line Items]  
Equity interest in LPC 50.00%
Tioxide. | Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P.  
Investment In Joint Venture [Line Items]  
Product purchased from LPC 50.00%
Products purchased from plant 52.00%